Wanting to build a 1911

[Thundorr]

Does anyone know of any websites only line where you can buy a complete 1911 kit to assemble yourself? I read an article in shotgun news where they did this but I can't find anything online.

 

[AllenM]

Fusion Firearms

 

[kingnereli]

Fusion Firearms

You can get a frame kit from them and then a finishing kit with the internal components.

 

[Glennster]

There are many things you need to be careful about with a 1911 build.
It's not as easy as just assembling parts, I don't intend to insult you, I just hope that you end up with a great 1911. The many little tricks to the trade are critical to a good 1911 build.
GOOD LUCK!

 

[AllenM]

There are many things you need to be careful about with a 1911 build.
It's not as easy as just assembling parts, I don't intend to insult you, I just hope that you end up with a great 1911. The many little tricks to the trade are critical to a good 1911 build.
GOOD LUCK!

He is right, unless this isn't your first one be prepared to budget for 2 of some parts Plus some tools

 

[walt o]

1911 build

Be for you start get and read the Kuhnhausen books on the 1911 they give a good look into building a 1911.then log onto the 1911 forms to get advise and help from some well known gunsmiths.It is not just a drop in type of assembly ,parts must be fitted to make a safe firearm . Not trying to stop you just some help and it can be done.

 

[menzzer37]

All the components can be picked up for the right price if you want to do a slow build. As they said, fusion sells all the individual main components and wilson parts can fill out the rest. Midway USA is great for affordable 1911 parts

 

[slow1911s]

Caspian Arms Ltd. You can get most if not all of the parts. When you're done, just send it to Wayne Black Oxide in Fort Wayne for a deep black finish.

 

[bigkahunasix]

Caspian/Foster Ind.- excellent quality and customer service (Foster is the parent company and retailer for product overruns and/or blems.)

Fusion Firearms- first class people to deal with and first class parts to build with.

Essex- been around forever and have seen their gear everywhere from Bubbas Backyard Pin Shoots to the winners circle at Camp Perry.

You won't go wrong dealing with these companies.

 

[moozak]

probably not what you're looking for and it's a bit pricey but...

Cylinder & Slide actually offers a course in assembling one (using their parts). the course is around $4500 bucks (expensive!) but you supposedly walk away with a pistol that would have cost $2400 if they were to build it for you.

1911 Style Tactical Pistolsmithing School